Sex Counsel: How can I take the stress out of sex?

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Q Whenever I feel stressed at work or just in general, I find it very hard to have sex. It’s almost as though my body shuts down, and it becomes very painful. It’s hard to explain to my boyfriend, but also I find it infuriating. How can I learn to see sex as something fun and relaxing, away from my stresses?

A We all have our own ways of dealing with stress. Some choose yoga, others choose vodka, but the absolute best way to deal with stress is to have sex. Seriously. Physical intimacy and orgasm release a flood of feel-good